Bird's Foot Trefoil (Noun)
Meaning 1
Old World herb related to fenugreek.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Bird's-foot trefoil is a perennial herb native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa, with a history of use in traditional medicine.
- The plant, also known as Lotus corniculatus, has small yellow five-petaled flowers arranged in loose umbels, and leaves resembling clover, with pointed stipules resembling birds' feet.
- Bird's-foot trefoil is an important source of nectar for various pollinators, such as honey bees and butterflies, in the grasslands of the Old World.
- In traditional herbal medicine, the leaves, seeds, and flowers of bird's-foot trefoil have been used to treat a variety of ailments, including cardiovascular issues and inflammatory diseases.
- Wild bird's-foot trefoil has become naturalized in North America and Australia, often thriving in lawns, roadsides, and waste places, and can become invasive if not controlled.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
European forage plant having claw-shaped pods introduced in America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.